Height 52.5 m
Base c. 78.75 m
Volume 107,835 cu. m
Slope 53° 07' 48"
Dynasty 6
Satellite Pyramids (1)
Queens Pyramids (6)

Source: [egyptphoto.ncf.ca]

As usual this pyramid is 100 cubits high and 150 cubits at the base.

However the complex yields some interesting numbers.

Now I have scaled the drawings and so of course I could be off but I think the intent was there. If anyone has the correct measurements of the complex I would greatly appreciate their posting them.

Please have a look at these drawings





The pyramid enclosure seems to be in the ratio of either 1 to 1.6 or 1 to 1.618034 The short side scales to about 199 although logic would dictate 200 cubits.

THIS WOULD MAKE THE COMPOUND IN THE RATIO 5:6

............ HOWEVER .............

It scales to 271 pixels in width and 333 pixels in length and that is a ratio of 333 / 271 = 1.22878 and 199 / 243 = 1.2211

This could be important because sq rt of 3 divided by sq rt of 2 = 1.224745

So the complex could be in the ratio sq rt of 3 to sq rt of 2

However the pyramid does not seem to be centered within the enclosure. Not sure why.

If anyone has any measurements it would be greatly appreciated to test out my suggestions.

Technical

* Height: 52m
* Base: 78m
* Slope: 53o 13'

Source: [www.touregypt.net]

Addendum:

Queen's Pyramids

Five pyramids have been recently (1988 or later) found to the south of Pepi I's pyramids - the first three were originally were 20m square, they had their own enclosure and offering temple. The Pyramids were called 'Queen of the West'. 'Queen of the East' and 'Queen of the Centre'. - The owner of the Eastern pyramid has been identified as Nebwenet. The Western pyramid's owner can only be identified as 'eldest daughter of the King'. The centre pyramid belongs to Inenek / Inti.

A fourth pyramid has been identified as belonging to Merytytyes - a royal wife and daughter.

A fifth pyramid has just been discovered, but as yet the owner is unknown.

Source: [ib205.tripod.com]

The first three pyramids were 20 meters square which believe it or not equal the reciprocal of Phi squared times 100 or 38.2 cubits (38.1966)

Don Barone



"There is nothing as impenetrable as a closed mind"
and ..." if everything is a coincidence what is the point of studying or measuring or analyzing anything ?" db



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/21/2010 08:08AM by Ahatmose.